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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.24, 189.35 and 80.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.24, 189.35 and 80.45 is: 120.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.24 : 189.35 = 80.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.24/189.35 = 80.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.24x = 189.35 × 80.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.24x = 15,231.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,231.86/126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.66

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